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Nelson Mullins Wins 2024 Inspire Award by NetDocuments
Nelson Mullins was honored with the 2024 Inspire Award by NetDocuments, a cloud platform used by legal professionals.
Tax Credit & Community Development Finance Partner Kimberly Smith Joins Holland & Knight in New York
Holland & Knight welcomes Kimberly Smith, an experienced transactional lawyer with a focus on New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), commercial lending and real estate finance, as a partner in the firm's Tax Credit & Community Development Finance Practice in New York.
North Dakota says shutdown of Dakota Access Pipeline would cause ‘immediate’ fiscal harm
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota has filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in a federal lawsuit brought by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to shut down a major oil pipeline, arguing that the State has significant environmental and economic interests in the litigation.
National Amusements fined $250k for data breach affecting NY employees
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached a settlement with National Amusements, Inc., a global movie theater operator, resulting in a $250,000 penalty for the company.
Eversource announces winter rate hike; AG Tong voices concern
Attorney General William Tong has voiced concerns over Eversource's recent announcement of a 24 percent increase in standard service rates starting January, which will lead to an average bill rise of 7.2 percent.
Ohio sees job growth as unemployment falls in October
Rea S. Hederman Jr., executive director of the Economic Research Center and vice president of policy at The Buckeye Institute, has shared insights on Ohio's latest jobs report.
Garland addresses DEA summit on combating opioid crisis
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently addressed the 2024 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Family Summit, focusing on efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.
Justice Department settles immigration-related claim with staffing firm
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with Key Fortune Inc., operating as Express Employment Professionals, a staffing company in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
QOL Medical settles kickback allegations over Sucraid drug claims
Pharmaceutical company QOL Medical LLC and its CEO, Frederick E. Cooper, have agreed to pay $47 million to resolve allegations of submitting false claims to federal health care programs.
Dorchester County men face charges for child sexual abuse material distribution
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of two men from Dorchester County on charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors.
California AG indicts 14 in $3.6 million mortgage fraud scheme
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the unsealing of a grand jury indictment against 14 individuals, including the owners of three mortgage brokerage firms and their affiliates, for alleged involvement in a $3.6 million mortgage...
Ann Arbor woman pleads guilty to PPP loan fraud
Yesterday, Yulonda Eckel, a 56-year-old resident of Ann Arbor, entered a guilty plea in Lansing for fraudulently acquiring two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Oklahoma AG opposes clemency for Kevin Underwood in child murder case
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has urged the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board to deny clemency for Kevin Ray Underwood, a convicted child murderer.
Attorney General Garland comments on Theodore Olson's passing
The Justice Department has issued a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding the death of Theodore Olson.
Former Nassau County co-op president pleads guilty to stealing building funds
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that Juan Alayo, a former co-op president from East Meadow, New York, pleaded guilty to embezzling over $26,700 in funds from the Marlboro Owners Corporation cooperative.
New York businessman pleads guilty to employment tax evasion
A New York man has admitted guilt to charges of employment tax crimes.
Court upholds Birmingham officer's murder conviction
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the convictions of Alfreda Janapril Fluker for capital murder and attempted murder.
Arizona AG urges collaboration post-Gilmore ruling
Attorney General Kris Mayes has addressed Arizona's cities and towns following a recent ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court in the case of Gilmore v. Gallego.
Court overturns Biden-Harris rule on overtime pay after legal challenge
Attorney General Tim Griffin has expressed his satisfaction following a decision by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas to vacate a rule from the Biden-Harris administration concerning overtime pay.
Wisconsin leads US in fall drug take back collection
The Wisconsin Department of Justice has announced that Wisconsin led the nation in the amount of prescription medications collected during the Fall 2024 Drug Take Back event.